Linux Terminal for beginners 2026

This course provides an introduction to using the linux terminal. It is suitable for complete beginners who have never used the command line before.
Anybody who intends to use the cluster for data analysis and is not confident in the terminal should take this course.

Topics that are going to be addressed:

• User accounts and logging in to the cluster
• Finding help and being self-sufficient
• Working with files and directories in the command line
• Basic linux commands
• Pipes and redirection
• Unix file permissions
• Creating simple bash scripts

What NOT to expect:

• The course will not cover using the cluster to run jobs.

Target audience: CRG & EMBL Barcelona staff
Instructors: Rodny Hernandez (SIT) with other SIT members providing assistance
Level: Beginners
Location: Bioinformatics room (CRG Training Centre) - Presential
Maximum number of participants: 18

Winter Edition

Date: 11th & 12th of February 2026 (10:30-13:30h) 
Registration deadline: 6th February 2pm
Registration HERE

Spring Edition

Date: 6th & 7th of May 2026 (10:00-13:00h) 
Registration deadline: 24th April 2pm
Registration HERE

Autumn Edition

Date: 2nd & 3rd of September 2026 (10:00-13:00h) 
Registration deadline: 14th August 2pm
Registration HERE

For any information, please send an email to CRG Training and Academic office (TAO): training@crg.eu